Support
the research and promotion activities of an Art Center in Ansan
Ansan, Gyeonggi
July 18 - July 30, 2011
Volunteer project: This project is newly organized together with Gyeonggi Creation Center. The Center supports creative works and research for domestic and foreign artists through an art residency alongside a wide range of programs and facilities, including art studios, exhibitions, local collaboration, international exchange, education, artwork storage, workshop, and international summer festival. The center wants to communicate with local society and share the value of art through diverse programs.
The volunteers will do research with artists in order to get to know the background, history and people around the local area. Based on the result of this reaserch, creative and various art programs with artists will be organized by the volunteers and the Center such as a workshop, party and promotion to local people.
Special requirements: Interest in art. Should be highly motivated and physically fit.
Language: English
Free time: Island Tour, Picnic at beautiful beaches nearby.
Accommodation: Guest-house in the Center
Location: Ansan city, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Sun-gam island (3 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Preservation
of Maeng mountain nature park
Bundang, Gyeonggi
July 18 - July 30, 2011
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized since 2003. Bungdang is a suburb of Gyeonggi province and planned city, but the area is still in pure nature condition and fireflies prove that. Our host is a local environmental NGO who has promoted the protection of the Maeng mountain from the environmental disruption since 1994. They hold regular environment education classes for local people and kids in a mountain and a local park. The aim of this project is mainly related with preservation and renovation of Maeng mountain.
The volunteers will be involved in various activities related to the ‘Outdoor Eco Class’ in Maeng mountain, such as conservation, cleaning, and holding ecological education program for local people.
Special requirements: Interest in environment and the life of local community in urban areas.
Language: English
Free time: Visiting Seoul (experiencing Korean urban culture).
Accommodation: In a local community center.
Location: Bungdang, Sungnam city, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Yatap Subway station (1 hour from Seoul by subway)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Eco-farming
and intercultural exchange program for teenagers
Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi
July 25 - August 3, 2011
Volunteer project: This teenage volunteer project is organized together with “Sanmaeul High School” since 2010. The host organization is an alternative high school focused on eco-farming education, energy independency, foreign language and peace community building. They also have unique education system and so are flexible and open to new ideas and people. The school is trying to bring intercultural learning to the students so that students will get to experience diverse cultures. Active exchange between school students and volunteers will be held during the project.
Teenage volunteers will mainly work in small farms around the school, and will experience agriculture and value of labor. An intercultural learning program will be organized by the participants, involving teaching language, culture and sharing food from each of the countries represented. During the project, the volunteers will have a chance to experience Korean culture, joining a group tour together.
Language: English
Free time: Soccer (main culture in the school). Picnic at the beach.
Accommodation: In the school dormitory.
Location: Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Ganghwa bus terminal (1 hour from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 15 - 18 years old
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Environmental
protection and education activities in a Toad Eco Park
Cheongju, Chungbuk
July 25 - August 6, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized
in cooperation with a local organization involved in wildlife
protection. The area that was once home to toads was redeveloped into a
residential area with many apartment buildings. Although the
organization couldn’t stop the area from being redeveloped, they got a
permission to build a “Toad Eco Park” in the center of the area. This
became a very simbolical action about environment protection vs city
development.
The aim is to emphasize the importance of toads in the ecosystem and to
make the local community in this urban area join in sharing the
importance of valuing our nature through this project.
The volunteers will be involved in various activities related to the "Toad Eco Park" such as holding ecological education program for local people, running campaigns, cleaning and monitoring the toads around the park. Volunteers will also help maintain a small farmland under the ‘National Trust Movement’ together with the locals.
Special requirements: Interest in toads, environment and local community in urban area.
Language: English
Free time: Trekking, picnic with local people.
Accommodation: In a local community center.
Location: Cheongju-city, Chung-buk province
Terminal: Cheongju bus terminal (2 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Organizing
summer camps for children on Jeju Island
Jeju Island
July 25 - August 6, 2011
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with “Gotjawal Small School” since 2007. Jeju Island, also known as the Hawaii of the East, is a popular tourist destination. However it has a tragic history caused by the ideological conflict in Korea. The school emphasizes the importance of "Peace and Life" and educates local children and youth in beautiful Jeju nature. The aim of this volunteer project is organizing two summer camps with the help of the international volunteers.
The main tasks will be supporting the coordinators run 2 summer camps under the theme of Peace and Life. During the two camps, being in nature and thinking about the importance of “Peace and Life”, volunteers will be involved in variety of activities, such as organizing peace concert and making a small monument in the Peace memorial park.
Special requirements: Volunteers should enjoy being out in the nature and be motivated to work and play with children.
Language: English
Free time: Camping at Dolharubang (Icon of Jeju) park. Picnic at the beach.
Accommodation: A rented house in town.
Location: Jeju Island; one hour flight from Seoul. Travelling by ship is also possible.
Terminal: Jeju Domestic airport (1 hour from Inchoen international Airport)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Eco-farming
and intercultural exchange program with children on Ganghwa Island
Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi
July 25 - August 3, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized together with “Sanmaeul High School” since 2010. The host organization is an alternative high school focused on eco-farming education, energy independency, foreign language and peace community building. They also have unique education system and so are flexible and open to new ideas and people. The school is trying to bring intercultural learning to the students so that students will get to experience diverse cultures.
The volunteers will mainly work in small farms around the school, and will experience agriculture and value of labor. An intercultural learning program will be organized by the participants, involving teaching language, culture and sharing food from each of the countries represented. During the project, the volunteers will have a chance to experience Korean culture, joining a group tour together.
Special requirements: Volunteers must be motivated to play with children and interested in agriculture.
Language: English
Free time: Soccer (main culture in the school). Picnic at the beach.
Accommodation: In the school dormitory.
Location: Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Ganghwa bus terminal (1 hour from Seoul by bus)
Program
for social adaptation of blind kids in Chuncheon
Chuncheon, Gangwon
July 30 - August 13, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project has been organized together with Myung-Jin School since 2001. The school provides special education program for blind students living in the area. The main aim of this project is to provide education for both blind and sighted children to better understand each other by studying and experiencing together in a summer English Camp.
The volunteers will lead a summer English camp for the children. Volunteers will teach basic level of English, and organize a marionette show. At the end of project, the show will be performed for citizens downtown. The volunteers will also have to prepare the decoration, promotion and instruction of the show. Volunteers will play an important role in encouraging and giving confidence to the students.
Special requirements: Teaching skills. Volunteers should enjoy working with children.
Language: English
Free time: Outdoor water activities with the children
Accommodation: In the school dormitory.
Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon province, 80 km east of Seoul. The area is famous for the beautiful lakes and mountains.
Terminal: Chuncheon Bus terminal (1 hour from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Support
the Geumsan community and organize intercultural programs for local
students
Geumsan, Chung-nam
July 31 - August 13, 2011
Volunteer project: The international volunteer project is organized together with “Gandhi school”. This school is a new concept of school based upon experiential learning under the free school movement. Gandhi school has strong relationship with the local community and they share common philosophy of simplicity, nature and peace. The aim of this project is to help the local community and bring the different cultures to the school.
In the first week, volunteers will do manual work for the community such as reconstruction of an eco-playground, farming, and conservation around the village. In the second week, they will join “Kids Summer Camp” for the children in the school in order to organize intercultural programs for youths. Volunteers are very welcome to bring their talent and ideas for varied activities for this project.
Special requirements: Volunteers must be motivated to play with children in the nature.
Language: English
Free time: Trekking. Picnic on the riverside.
Accommodation: In a dormitory in the village.
Location: Geumsan, Chung-nam province
Terminal: Geumsan bus terminal (3 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Environmental
education and cultural exchange activities with the youth of Sungnam
Sungnam, Gyeonggi
July 31 - August 13, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized
together with “Pangyo Youth Center”. Pangyo Youth Center is focused on
total youth care such as education, health, and welfare. This facility
has library, swimming pool, gym, community room, music hall. These
conditions help local youth to experience variety of programs.
The main aim of this workcamp is to invite international participants to
help organizing cultural exchange activities and an eco-class for local
people and youth.
Volunteers will mainly work in Gumto Mountain which is located behind Pangyo Youth Center. There is a small eco-class for local people and youth. The international volunteers will do conservation work for the eco-class such as making a biotope and birds’ nests.
Special requirements: Interest in environment and the work of local youth centers in urban areas.
Language: English
Free time: Korean cultural program (e.g. learning a musical instrument)
Accommodation: In a classroom in the Youth center.
Location: Sungnam city, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Sungnam Bus terminal (1 hour from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Peace
promoting activities with children and support for local farmers in
Gangwon province
Hwacheon, Gangwon
August 1 - August 13, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project has been organized together with “Paroho Elm Village” since 2007. This farming village is located in Hwacheon County, north-east part of Gangwon province. Hwacheon has the sad history of wars and the city is located close to DMZ (Demilitarized zone). Currently, the county wants to promote the area as a memorial place for peace. Therefore, the main aim of this project involves life and peace by sharing with students about the value of peace.
In the first week, volunteers will mainly participate in ‘Life and Peace Camp’ and organize activities for local children. While at the camp, a peace march will be held to the DMZ. In the second week, volunteers will help local people with farming. Volunteers will experience various interesting cultures of the rural area in Korea.
Special requirements: Interest in peace and agriculture. Bring some information.
Language: English
Free time: Peace march to DMZ. Visiting historical and cultural places.
Accommodation: In the local community center.
Location: Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, 100 km east of Seoul.
Terminal: Chunchoen train station (2 hour from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Promotion
and conservation of the Geomunoreum World Heritage site
Jeju Island
August 1 - August 13, 2011
Volunteer project: Geomunoreum heritage site was designated as World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in 2007. The Geomunoreum lava tube system and volcanic features demonstrate a distictive and important contribution to the understanding of global volcanism. The main aim of this project is to raise awareness about the importance of the World Heritage with the help of international volunteers. The volunteer project is organzied since 2009.
Volunteers will take part in various activities related to the promotion and conservation of Geomunoreum together with the local community: awareness raising campaign for visitors of the sites, educational activities with children from a local school, environmental actions on the sites. A seminar will also be organized by the volunteers with the aim to promote and conserve the natural World Heritage Sites.
Special requirements: Interest in world heritage and nature. Volunteers should bring information about World heritage sites in their country and present it at the seminar.
Language: English
Free time: Camping at the beach. Hiking Mt.Halla.
Accommodation: The community center in town.
Location: Jeju Island; one hour flight from Seoul. Travelling by ship is also possible.
Terminal: Jeju Domestic airport (1 hour from Inchoen International Airport)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Promote
the recycling movement in South Korea
Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi
August 7 - August 20, 2011
Volunteer project: An international volunteer project
has been organized together with Beautiful School since 2007. The
organization mainly works to promote re-use and recycling movement. They
“recyled” the local school and this space became recycling center named
“Beautiful School”. The philosophy of the school is recycling
second-hand goods and actively making new products with creative ideas.
The aim of this workcamp is to give the experience of recycing to
participants so that they will get new inspiration about resources from
this action. They call this project “Beautiful factory”.
Volunteers will be involved in the process of recycling, gathering and disassembling second hand material, making new products with the help of a specialist. And their creations will be displayed in the school for visitors to deliver the recyling message.
Special requirements: Interest in recycling. Skilled hands. Creative ideas.
Language: English
Free time: Learning how to use various tools.
Accommodation: In a well-renovated school.
Location: Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-Do
Terminal: Danwall Bus Terminal (1 hours from Seoul by bus).
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Intercultural
program for children in Samwhasa Buddhist temple
Donghae, Gangwon
August 8 - August 20, 2011
Volunteer project: This project has been organized
together with Samwha-sa (a Buddhist temple) since 2005. Samwha-sa was
built in the 9th century as a symbol of united ancient Korea and peace.
Samwha-sa tries to let people know about Buddhism, so they have various
Temple stay programs for all ages and cultures. Anyone interested in
Buddhism can experience temple life, meditate, and eat Buddhist meals.
The temple is located in Duta Mountain which is very famous for its
beautiful Mureung valley. The aim of this project is to give opportunity
to the international participants to experience Buddhism together with
local youth and exchange different cultures.
The volunteers will participate in a Buddhist camp and organize intercultural programs for youths staying at the temple. Cleaning and conservation of the temple is one of the simple activities during temple stay.
Special requirements: Interest in Korean temple and Buddhism culture. Volunteers should have respect for temple rules and should enjoy playing with youth.
Language: English
Free time: Trekking Mt. Duta and swimming in the Mureung valley.
Accommodation: In a traditional temple guest-house. Only vegetarian food will be served.
Location: Donghae, Gangwon Province, 200 km east of Seoul. It’s very close to beaches and mountains.
Terminal: Donghae Bus Terminal (3 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Flower
Village Nature Art Festival in Busan
Busan
August 8 - August 23, 2011
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized since 2009 together with a young artist network in Busan - the second largest city in Korea. The Flower Village is a natural recreational forest which is loved by citizens as a trekking course. In this natural place, young artists open "Flower Village Nature Art Festival" every year since 2005. After the festival, most works of the artists remain and visitors are free to visit. The aim of this project is supporting the festival in various ways and sharing the art of nature with local people. It can be a unique experience for the volunteers joining this project.
Volunteers will mainly assist the artists to prepare for the festival with setting up the event place and decoration. Volunteers will be also involved in preparing materials required by the artists and installing the final work onto the site. It can be special opportunity to communicate with young artists through this project.
Special requirements: Interest in art. Volunteers should be highly motivated and have physical strength.
Language: English
Accommodation: In a simple guest house.
Location: Seo-gu, Busan-city, approximately 400 km from Seoul.
Terminal: Busan train station (3 hours from Seoul by train)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Middle-term projects in South Korea
Organizing
cultural and education programs for children in rural areas
Uiryeong, Gyeongnam
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Uiryeong is a small town with
beautiful nature and famous for the typical rice cake in Korea. Since the
government usually develops infrastructure depending on the population
of the region, many people in this area are isolated from
those benefits. The project is in support of a small children’s center
providing educational opportunities for the children in the local
community.
The center has many children who grow up in families with only one
parent or multicultural families. Most of them have very small chance to
meet foreigners. The local host wants to give them an intercultural
experience with the volunteers.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer(s), the
international participants will organize and manage cultural and
education programs such as foreign languages (mainly English), outdoor
activities, etc. for the children who attend the local children's
center. The children at the center are mainly elementary school students
and few middle school students. They normally stay at the center after
school, from 2 pm until around 9 pm.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide
the local children with opportunities for cultural exchange. The local
children are very open and interested about the different countries in
the world.
Free time: There is sports complex nearby. You can also visit many traditional sites around this area such as mountains, temple, villages and palaces, and so on.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in local
areas).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility / Positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a shared apartment. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Uiryeong, Gyeongnam Province; about 4 hours away from Seoul by express bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Organic
farming and language classes with the residents of an alternative
community
Sanan, Gyeonggi
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: For a long time, people have been searching for a happy life and the answer is still under investigation. In order to pursue a happy life in a peaceful and harmonious way, a group of people gathered in Sanan village in 1984. Sanan village was established as an idealistic community. Now, around 20 people (including children) live together there. The community follows the philosophy of an environment-friendly and non-possessive society. People in this village want to encourage young people to give more attention to the environment and share the public resources together. If you are interested in a new perspective way of living, which seems very different from "normal and capitalized life", this project will give you some fresh ideas.
Volunteer work: Participants will work with the village people at an organic farm, a chicken house, and a kindergarten. They will also give language classes (non-formal English classes) to the children in the village. There will be cultural exchange with village children and grown-ups through sports, cooking, small trips and so on. Participants will also get a chance to learn Korean or Japanese language (there are some Japanese residents as well). They will be able to experience the warmth and kindness of the people, healthy food from the nature and the farm works.
Free time: You can join various festivals in the village. In addition, you will have a chance to explore Seoul, the capital of Korea.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience (preferred but not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
areas)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexibility and positive mind
• No allergies to chicken
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a house of the community. Three meals a day are provided, all organic.
Location: Sanan Village in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, about 1 hour away south of Seoul.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Cultural
and educational programs for primary school students in Jeongeup
Jeongeup, Jeonbuk
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Jeongeup is connected to Mt. Naejang National Park and Mt. Ibam with beautiful features. To enjoy blossom and fall foliage, especially spring and fall, many domestic tourists visit this amazing city. But the government usually develops infrastructure depending on the population of the region, many people in this area are isolated from those cultural benefits. The host organization for this project organizes small children’s center to provide educational opportunity for children in the local community. The center has many children who grow up in families with only one parent or multicultural families. Most of them have very small chance to meet foreigners. The host wants to give them intercultural experience with volunteers.
Volunteer work: The project is run by Dongsan Youth
Cultural Center, is aimed at developing programs for the local children,
especially on English and cultural exchanges. Children who live around
the Center have less opportunity to learn foreign languages and
experience various cultures due to their family situations. The children
at the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle school
students. Students normally stay at the center after their school from
12 PM and stay until around 6PM. Together with Korean volunteer,
international volunteers will organize their own cultural and
educational programs for these children such as art, music, English,
mathematics, hiking, cooking, play and others.
Any kind of activities and ideas will be welcomed by the host
organization as long as they provide the local children the
opportunities of cultural exchange.
Free time: The center has small space, but they have many outdoor activities. The volunteers will join these activities with the children, and have a chance to meet real Korean culture.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in local
areas).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility / Positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Jeongeup, Jeonbuk Province, about 2 hour away south from Seoul
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Introducing
foreign languages and culture to Korean kids
Jangheung, Jeonnam
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Located in the Southern areas of Jeollanamdo, Jangheung is about 350 km away from Seoul. It is near the south coast which has many beautiful beaches and islands. Neulpooreun, which means “always green” in Korean, local children center run this new project. It belongs to Jangheung-eup church and it was established in 1910, about 100-year history. Children who live around the Center have less opportunity to learn foreign languages and experience different cultures due to their family situations. Your participation in this project will open up a door to a new experience for the local children and youths.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteers,
international volunteers will organize and manage cultural and education
programs such as foreign language (mainly English), outdoor activities
and etc for children who attend in the children centers. The children at
the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle school
students. Students normally stay at the center after their school from
12 PM and stay until around 6PM.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization
as long as they provide the local children the opportunities of cultural
exchange. The local children are very open and interested about
different countries in the world.
Free time: The children center has various extra activities which are playing traditional instrument, art and outdoor activities. Volunteers can join those activities and suggest any kind activity with children.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Jangheung, Jeonnam Province, about 4 hour away south from Seoul
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Support
the educational and cultural exchange programs for children on Wando
Island
Wando, Jeonnam
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Wando is an island located in the south-west, about 500 km away from Seoul. It is very close to the mainland and is connected with a bridge. And it has the first-class clean sea area in Korea. Wando provides abundant sea foods which is the most delicious and high-quality in the country. Because of the distance, the local people do not get many opportunities to see and meet foreign people. In this respect, the project will play an important role in bringing the local children and people to get a taste of diverse cultures.
Volunteer work: The host organization runs a local
children center, a local teenager center and various social service
centers. International volunteers and Korean volunteers mainly join
their education programs and various activities for children and
teenagers. Also, once or twice
there is an English camp with local youth during the project period. Any
kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide the
local children and teenagers with opportunities for cultural exchange.
There are many social service centers run by the local host. You can
visit a local senior center, a free food center and a local self-support
center.
Free time: During the weekends, there are lots of things to do in Jeonnam area, various local festival, beautiful nature and historical places.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures of the local
area).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In an apartment. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Wando, Jeonnam Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Intercultural
classes and eco-farming activities with the students of Green Dream
School
Muju, Jeonbuk
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer
project: The project site is located in Muju and is
distinguished enough to have earned the nickname “Korean Alps”. The
entire area is covered with mountains. The host organization is an
alternative high school called Green Dream school. This school is
focused on traditional Korean cultures, eco-farming education, foreign
languages, autonomic study and peace community building. They also have
unique education system so that they are flexible and open to new ideas
and people. The school would like to provide activities and programs
related with intercultural classes to the students so that they will
experience the different cultures and people through this international
volunteer project.
Alternative school is a new concept of school based upon experiential learning (It is a kind of free school movement). It emphasis on values such as nature and peace and has democratic and independent atmosphere. Summerhill school in UK is good example of it.
Volunteer work: The project is aimed to promote more chances for the students to meet different cultures and people and opening their mind to the world. The volunteers will lead and join the intercultural classes such as country introduction, language class (mainly English). Volunteers will also join in eco-farming activities with students such as raising flowers, vegetables, working at rice field and so on. You can also join in various other activities with the students.
Free time: You can join in field trips such as mountain hiking and rafting trip. Visiting famous places in the area is also possible.
Profile of the volunteers:
• Previous volunteer experience with teenagers (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the school dormitory. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Muju, Jeonbuk Province, about 2 hours away south from Seoul
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
International
interaction program for students from Korea Horseman High School
Namwon, Jeonbuk
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Korea Horseman High School takes
pride in being known as the first choice among students who seek to
begin their careers as horse trainers and managers. It is a public high
school designed for in depth instruction and exercises about managing
and training race horses. The students in this school build their
horsemanship skills and eventually seek to be employed in horse managing
fields.
The school is located in Namwon City of Jeola-buk-do Province, which is
about four hours away from Seoul (the capital city). The school was
originally founded as a livestock farming school in 1969. As the
appreciation for farming and livestock have decreased among young
people, the school transformed its curriculum to train young horsemen.
In the past few years, the school has earned more recognition, but still
lacks in its international programs and interactions. The school is
looking forward to develop its international interaction through this
project. Volunteers of this project will be the ones who will make a
leap toward a new change in the school.
| The students on their way to participate in a festival | The students performing a Korean folk play |
Volunteer work: Since the school is located in an area
where it has limitation in meeting various international people, the
project is mainly aimed to provide the students more chance to meet and
experience other cultures through international volunteers. We hope that
the students will develop global thinking through this project.
Volunteers, on the other hand, will have the benefit of getting to know
Korean culture and especially horsemanship skills.
In this project, the volunteers will mainly lead English or Japanese
classes (non-formal), intercultural classes such as country introduction
and language classes. There are about 15-20 students in one class.
Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages
(preferably English or Japanese) and other educational skills, can be
very helpful. Volunteers will also have opportunity to join in other
school activities or class field trips.
The
volunteers in this project will have three months free course of
horseback riding. The school teachers there will kindly guide and
instruct you with horsemanship skills. If you are fond of horses, and
love outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for you and will
give you memorable experiences.
Profile of the volunteers:
• Inclination toward animals, especially horses (strongly recommended)
• Previous volunteer experience with teenagers (preferably with high
school students)
• Ability to teach in English or Japanese (non-formal teaching)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Interest in learning horsemanship skills
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume
and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: A school dormitory. Three meals a day are provided at the school cafeteria.
Location: Namwon, Jeollabuk Province, about 4 hours south of Seoul.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Namwon The
geographical advantages of Namwon have made it a cultural, economic, and
political center since ancient times, and the city has plenty to offer
with its abundance of historical remains stretching from the ancient
kingdoms to the Joseon period. With a total of 94 designated cultural
assets including one National Treasure protected by the national
government, the Namwon area holds about 20% of the designated cultural
assets in the Jeollabuk-do province. This historic city is also steeped
in classic literature.
As the birthplace of the eastern school
of pansori narrative singing, Namwon is the source of the Story of
Chunhyang that tells of the passionate love between Chunhyang and Master
Lee, as well as the Story of Heungbu with its themes of brotherly love,
virtue rewarded, and vice reproved. Set against the natural grandeur of
Korea's "spirit mountain" Jirisna, designated National Park No.1, Namwon
is a year-round tourist destination with its Chunhyang Festival in
spring and Heungbu Festival in autumn.
Music,
education and cultural exchange program for Korean children
Samcheok, Gangwon
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Samcheok is a city of tourism with beautiful beaches and a cave. But the standard of living is poor and especially, education facilities are not enough for the local community. The host organization is a local church and they run local children's center to provide educational and cultural opportunities to children. They offer not only studying with books but also various extracurricular activities to them. Musical team and Korean traditional music performance team, which are particular offering of this center, perform a road show for local people. The host wants to give the kids an intercultural experience through the volunteers' participation. You can also feel the typical warmth and kindness of rural Korean community.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer(s), the
international participants will organize and manage cultural and
education programs such as foreign languages (mainly English), outdoor
activities, etc. for the children who attend the local Children's
Center. The children at the center are mainly elementary school students
and few middle school students. They normally stay at the center after
school, from 2 pm until around 8 pm.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide
the local children with opportunities for cultural exchange. The local
children are very open and interested about the different countries in
the world.
Free time: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places to visit during the free time. A big fish market is also famous in the area.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous experiences related to music or theatre (preferred)
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the local children center. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Samcheok, Gangwon Province; about 3 hours away from Seoul by bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Help
Korean students improve their English
Sanmaeul, Incheon
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: This project is newly organized together with “Sanmaeul High School” in Ganghwa Island. The host organization is an alternative high school focused on eco-farming education, energy independency, foreign language and peace community building. They also have unique education system and so are flexible and open to new ideas and people. The school is trying to bring intercultural learning to the students so that students will get to experience diverse cultures.
Volunteer work: Volunteers will mainly participate in activities of Sanmaeul High School programs. They will mainly join English conversation class. And they will get a chance to participate in various fun programs, such as Eco-farming and playing Korean traditional instruments. On top of that, they will debate and discuss nature, cultural diversity, and peace. And the volunteers will organize cultural day with students to present the country which they come from.
Free time: All the school teachers and students are really keen on football, so you will have a chance to play it in school with students. And Ganghwa Island is very beautiful and there are many places to go like mountains and beaches. For 3 month, you don’t need to worry about what you are going to do.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (preferred but
not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a school dormitory. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Ganghwa Island: about 1 hour away from Seoul by bus. It’s a big island, very near to the mainland.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
After-school
educational and culture program for kids from rural areas
Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk
September 21 - December 9, 2011
Volunteer project: Yeongdoek is a small town which is
famous for its beautiful scenery of East Sea and delicious sea foods
such as snow crap, anchovy, etc. Even though this place is quite
attractive, people normally commute to workplace in big cities near
around and stay home only for night. Due to this reason, their children
are not fully cared by their busy parents. The host organization gives
children a shelter which can protect them until their parents come. It
also cares for these children to study as if they would with their
parents.
These children usually live in rural areas, where there are very few
opportunities to experience diverse cultures. Your participation in this
project will open up a door to a new experience for the local children
and youths.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer,
international volunteers will organize and manage cultural and education
programs such as foreign language (mainly English), outdoor activities
and etc for children who attend in the Local Children Centers. The
children at the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle
school students. Students normally stay at the center after their school
from 12 PM and stay until around 6PM.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization
as long as they provide the local children the opportunities of cultural
exchange. The local children are very open and interested about
different countries in the world.
Free time: If you can’t decide between mountain and sea, Yeongdoek is perfect place for you. Wherever you go, you can experience real nature.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (preferred but
not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the local children center. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by express bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
